Pastry Cook

• Boca Grande, FL, USA
• Salary
• Full Time
• Health, Vision, Dental, 401k*

Pastry Cook

Role Description

Reports to : Executive Chef

Supervises food production personnel, assist with the Pastry production tasks as needed and assure that quality and cost standards are consistently attained.

This position is perfect for a steady and career-oriented individual who seeks advancement in the field of a private Club and Resort with the goal of advancing on his career.

Must be personable, energetic and engaging. A strong personal work ethic is required. Outstanding interpersonal skills are required to interact professionally and effectively with members, Guest and staff and can express ideas clearly and precisely in oral and written forms.

Responsibilities and Duties :

• Maintains a neat appearance and a professional manner
• Create an environment for employees that are aligned with the Club / Resort / Hotel culture through constant communication and reinforcement.
• Responsible for the Pastry purchases, inventory, costs and waste.
• Foster trust and cooperation among coworkers, customers and suppliers; develop and sustain personal contact in order to provide mutual benefit.
• Work well in a team environment, train, mentors and motivate the team.
• Sustain exceptional levels of performance.
• Assist in making sure the kitchen is up to safety standards, and that staff are obeying sanitation rules
• strong leader as well as team player
• communicates with staff clearly and respectfully
• Demonstrates ability to relate to, communicate with and motivate employees to sustained high performance and quality levels
• Ensure that unused food is stored properly in order to minimize waste and maximizeA quality
• Offers suggestions or creative ideas that can improve upon the kitchen's performance
• Ensure that data is accurate and work is thorough, meeting the highest standards
• Demonstrates the ability to apply technical, professional, or product expertise to real world situations.
• Works to achieve high levels of personal and organizational performance.
• Assign tasks as need it, analyses individuals, skills assessment, objective setting and communication.
• Demonstrate ability to proactively prioritize needs and effectively manage resources.
• Skilled in determining whether tasks should be attempted, identifying the most effective way of completing the task, and preparing how to overcome unexpected difficulties.
• Be able to make smart decisions instantly.
• Seek out sources for fresh products.
• Maintain product consistency by conducting inspections of seasonings, portion, and appearance of food.
• Coordinates inventory, purchasing, pricing and distribution of Pastries, Desserts and cakes to all the venues.
• Seek to understand the internal / external customer and meet the needs.
• Understands and knows the daily schedule of culinary activities
• Assists in maintaining a safe working environment for all
• Reads, comprehends, and abides by all rules and regulations set forth in the Gasparilla Inn Foodservice Employee Manual and the Gasparilla Inn Employee Handbook
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, work well under pressure, and meet multiple & sometimes competing deadlines
• Sets up, cleans and maintains stations while practicing exceptional safety, sanitation and organizational skills according to the guidelines.
• Set up for meal periods by ensuring that stations are set up based upon anticipated volumes.
• Handle members and guest requests personally and / or refer as appropriate.
• Demonstrate Club / Resort values when providing service and teamwork.
• Reports safety concerns or mechanical problems with any equipment to the Maintenance department.
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers and all storage areas
• Ensures the consistent quality of finished food items served to Gasparilla Inn Guests and members.
• Demonstrates teamwork and respect to co-workers at all times
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as request by the Executive Chef.

Essential Qualifications and Competencies :

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A Degree in culinary Pastry arts from a recognized culinary program or related field is highly desired
• At least 5 years of Pastry and Purchasing experience and high-volume restaurant / resort / hotel.
• Past experience in a supervisory role and manage at least 5 Pastry cooks.
• Understands food safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated and organized
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Even temperament and highly respectful of others and others' abilities
• Must be aligned with the culinary vision and philosophy of The Gasparilla Inn and Club.
• Must be ServSafe certified or able to be certified
• Must be able to adapt to changes in a fast paced, dynamic, and intense work environment
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to perform physical activities that include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
• Ability to perform medium work (defined as exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects)
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands, talk, and hear.
• Must be willing and able to pass a background and drug screening

The Gasparilla Inn and Club is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The Gasparilla Inn is fortunate enough to offer our employees a Drug Free Workplace.

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